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MMS Community Newsletter - September 4th, 2026

Posted Date: 09/04/26 (02:20 PM)
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MMS Community Newsletter

We are #All Heart at Mooresville Middle!

September 4, 2026

MMS is All Heart!

We at MMS are incredibly proud of our students' & teachers' success from last year's End of Grade assessments! Here are some of the highlights from the North Carolina school report card results (shared this week): 

  • Mooresville Middle School earned the #1 ranking for math growth in Iredell County!
  • MGSD students ranked in the top 5 across North Carolina for achievement in Math 8.
  • Mooresville Middle School earned a B grade on our NC school report card for the third straight year (only times in school history)
  • MGSD is one of only 3 school districts in NC where every school met state growth targets and zero schools were identified as low-performing!
  • MGSD achieved the top four-year cohort graduation rate in the state. 

Thank you, parents, for all your support of  Mooresville Middle School, our staff, and the work we do each day to help kids grow! 

Mr. Kosal, MMS principal / 6th grade (pkosal@mgsd.k12.nc.us)
Dr. Browning, assistant principal / 7th grade (mbrowning@mgsd.k12.nc.us)
Mr. Bost, assistant principal / 8th grade (ronbost@mgsd.k12.nc.us)
Ms. Hoppers, athletic director (alexishoppers@mgsd.k12.nc.us)
 

Reminder: No School on Monday, September 6 (labor day holiday)

 
See the ImpTV News for 8/31/26
 
chocolate fundraiser
Dear MMS Parents,

We are excited to announce that our students will be participating in a Chocolate Fundraiser throughout September! Be on the lookout for the Flyer that is coming home with your student.

A signed permission slip is required before your child can receive a fundraising box. Please review the permission slip, sign it, and return it to school.

Our goal with this fundraiser is to add technology to our school campus and supplies & gifts for our students and staff in December.  

Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this fundraiser a success! Your participation and support are greatly appreciated. 
 

How to alert MMS of student absence:

The email address for parents to alert MMS about student absences is:


Parents can upload doctor's notes as well. This process helps to avoid lost excuse notes!
form to request Ed. Opportunity
Note: Students may have up to a maximum of 3 days per school year excused to take advantage of valid educational opportunities. Prior approval from either the Principal is required. Absences that are classified as a valid educational opportunity will be coded as “excused” whereas others will be coded as “unexcused.”

To make a request for prior approval, submit the above form to the Principal two weeks before the absence(s). The student is responsible for completing all missed work in addition to submitting a Student Educational Assignment as approved by the Principal in order to have the
absence coded as “excused.” All projects are due within 5 days of the student’s return to school.
 

Follow our school on Social Media:

Facebook: @mooresvillems
Instagram: mooresvillems
 
MMS bell schedule for 2026-27
 

Come Support MMS Fall Athletes:

All are welcome to c'mon out to support our Red Imp spring sports athletes! The cost is $6 cash to attend any home game or you can also purchase tickets in advance by using this link (+$1 online service charge). Normal start time for fall events is 4:30pm. Here are the HOME matchups scheduled for our Red Imp athletes next week:

Tuesday, Sept. 8 -- Girls Tennis vs. Selma Burke

Wednesday, Sept. 9 -- Girls & Boys Cross 
Country @ Bellingham Park (multiple teams)

Thursday, Sept. 10 -- Boys Tennis + Softball vs. North Davie

For whole-season sports schedules, please visit the MMS website --> MMS Athletics
 
MYA lacrosse open practices
Mooresville MYA Boys Lacrosse is having OPEN Fall/Winter practices for anyone interested in coming out! Check out the flyer above for more info!
 
Walking / Riding Home form
All students wishing to walk or ride bikes to / from school must have this parent permission form signed and submitted. Please print and return to the MMS main office.
 

Support resources for Students + Families:

Counselor Request Form: We wanted to share the Request to See a Counselor form with parents. (Students will have access to this link in Canvas as well.). Once a student completes the form either Ms. White or Ms. Buff (school counselors) will have the student called to the office. We're here to help! 

MMS Resources Form: There are several resources available to our students and families. If a student is in need of the following, a parent or guardian can complete the form linked above:
  • a weekend food bag,
  • a toiletry bag,
  • a birthday bag,
  • join Rainbow Kidz (grief counseling) - read more here, or
  • school-based therapy services (Children's Hope Alliance is the provider)
One big change this year is that we no longer have access to give out shoes to students. The program has been stopped at the company level. If this changes in the future, we will let you and parents know.

**Please message either Ms. White or Ms. Buff if you'd like help for your student / family in any of the above areas. We are here to help!
 
Request a Counselor Visit here
 

Support MMS via Box Tops for Education

Support our school without spending an extra dime!

Simply download the Box Tops for Education app, select your local school, and scan your everyday grocery receipts to earn cash for our classrooms. 

See the attached referral code (WT9N8XS1) and QR code for Mooresville Middle School.

Thank you for your support!
Box Tops for Education notice - English
Box Tops for Education notice - Spanish
 
MGSD Student Code of Conduct
 
MHS tours for Costa Rica

Costa Rica 2028: Spots Available!

MHS Travel Club is heading back to Costa Rica for Spring Break 2028, and we still have spots available!

This trip is open to current 8th-11th grade students, parents, and MGSD staff who would like to join us. Students must be enrolled at MHS in 2028 in order to be eligible.

Students will experience Costa Rica from the Caribbean coast to the Pacific coast through adventure, culture, and hands-on activities, including whitewater rafting, ziplining, wildlife encounters, and more! Click here to view the itinerary!

Information Meeting
Monday, September 14, 2026
7:00-8:00 PM
MHS Cafeteria

We'll go over the itinerary, cost, enrollment process, and answer questions about traveling with MHS Travel Club.

Bonus: Students who attend the meeting in person will be entered into a raffle to receive an additional discount toward their trip!

Can't make the meeting? RSVP anyway! We'll make sure you receive all the information you need to learn more and enroll.

RSVP Required:
 
Credit By Demonstrated Mastery
The Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) Fall application window is now open for 7th-11th graders. For 7th graders, the options are Math 1 or Spanish 1. For 8th graders, they can request CDM for almost any 9th grade course. 9th-11th graders can request CDM for almost any course. Students must complete this application and submit it to their counselor by Friday, Sept 18.

CDM allows students to “test out” of certain high school courses where they have already mastered the content. There are two phases. In Phase 1 students take an EOC Exam / final exam equivalent for the course. Students who earn the required score advance to Phase 2. In Phase 2, students complete a project to apply the skills and knowledge from the course. Students who successfully complete both phases will receive “Pass” credit for the course on their transcript.  Pass credits do not affect a student’s GPA, but do count toward required graduation credits. 

Questions? Please email Ms. Maureen Fitzsimmons, secondary AIG coordinator (maureenfitzsimmons@mgsd.k12.nc.us)
 

Red Imps visit the Hive! - 2/15/27

The MMS PTSO has organized a "Red Imps at the Hive" on February 15th. We do expect this game to sell out so please get your tickets soon! 

Click the image below to sign up & for more details!
charlotte hornets PTSO account
 
MMS Parent / Staff Handbook

From the MMS Student / Parent Handbook...

(click to view the full MMS Student / Parent Handbook)

GUIDANCE/STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
The school has two full-time guidance counselors who direct counseling activities, registration, testing and other student-related activities.  Guidance services are available to all students and parents.  For additional information or to set up an appointment with the counselor, please call 704-658-2720.  An open-door policy is an option for all students.
6th and 7th Grade School Counselor - Lanise White      School Resource Officer - John Nobles
6th and 8th Grade School Counselor - Kathryn Buff       Behavior Interventionist - Joy Miller

How can students see a counselor?
  • Self-referral: The student completes a google form (found in their Canvas grade level group), and school counselors will call them when they are available. Students with emergencies will be seen immediately.  
  • Appointment made by counselor
  • Administrative referral
  • Staff referral
  • Parent referral:  See the link in the weekly Community Newsletter to schedule an appointment with the counselor.  
  • Referral by a friend
  • Outside agency referral
 
Crosby Scholars flyer for Iredell County
 
Happy Labor Day

Enjoy the long weekend, Red Imps!

Parents, please always feel free to contact Principal Kosal, your student's grade level AP, or the MMS main office if you have questions or concerns. Have a great weekend, Red Imps!

Phone: (704) 658-2720